FAR is looking for a lawyer based in Plovdiv:
Apply and become part of a leading human rights NGO with extensive experience in the protection of human rights, refugee and migrant rights.
Please send to office@farbg.eu:
- Your CV
- A motivational letter (up to 700 words)
- Contact information for two referees
Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Requirements for candidates:
- Licensed attorney with at least two years of legal experience
- Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Russian is an advantage
- Geographical area of activity: Plovdiv
- Respect for human rights, professional boundaries, and ethics
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
- Precision, open-mindedness, and teamwork and coordination skills
- Analytical thinking, ability to meet deadlines, and a strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, communication platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.), and social media
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals is an advantage
- Experience in refugee and immigration law and/or educational specialization in this field is a strong advantage
Responsibilities:
- Providing legal consultations to individuals with refugee/humanitarian status, temporary protection, including those in detention, and stateless persons on socio-economic inclusion (access to employment, education, healthcare, housing, social and family assistance), and naturalization
- Preparing and submitting documents on behalf of clients to various state authorities and institutions
- Drafting complaints and applications to competent courts
- Conducting informational sessions related to the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and access to the labor market
- Collaborating and coordinating with FAR’s team leader and other team members
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours, with an average commitment of 4 hours per day
- Base monthly gross salary of BGN 1,617
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced team of human rights, refugee, and immigration law professionals
- A position in a leading human rights NGO with significant experience in defending the rights of refugees and foreign nationals
- The chance to contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and promoting human rights
- A friendly working environment with a team culture of ethics, empathy, and mutual support
- Opportunities for gaining new knowledge and professional growth
Employment Conditions:
- Civil contract with a workload corresponding to a part-time (half-day) commitment with flexible hours
- Place of work: City of Plovdiv
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Please send a brief motivational letter (up to 700 words), CV, and contact details for two referees to office@farbg.eu, indicating the position you are applying for.
We will contact the most suitable candidates by email to complete the selection process.
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